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How many grams is a cup of cocoa powder?
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder weighs 84 grams (2.96 oz), according to King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart.
Unsweetened cocoa powder: cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 21 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 28 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 42 g | 1.5 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 56 g | 2.0 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 63 g | 2.2 oz |
| 1 cup | 84 g | 3.0 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 5.3 g | 0.19 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 1.8 g | 0.06 oz |
US cup = 236.6 ml. Measured level.
FAQ
How many grams is 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder?
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder is about 42 grams, based on 84 g per US cup (King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart).
How many grams is 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder?
1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder is about 21 grams.
How many ounces is a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder?
A US cup of unsweetened cocoa powder weighs about 3.0 oz (84 g).
Why weigh instead of using cups?
Cups measure volume, so how you fill them changes how much you get. A kitchen scale gives the same amount every time, which is why bakers weigh.
Source: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart (84 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.